ligeance

English

noun

Definitions

(UK) The connection between sovereign and subject by which they were mutually bound, the former to protection and the securing of justice, the latter to faithful service; allegiance.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English ligeaunce derived from Old French ligeance affix from English liege.

Origin

English

liege

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Cognates and derived terms

liege English
liegedom English
liegeful English
liegeless English
liegeman English
liegewoman English
lege Middle English
liege Middle English
ligeaunce Middle English
legeance Old French
ligeance Old French